Abstract
In the given work, the technology to create mathematical assignments with an auto-checking system in the MOODLE system to control education was considered. It is shown that due to using the STACK plugin, those assignments can be applied in all main sections of mathematical basics courses for engineering training: vector and matrix algebra, analytical geometry, mathematical analysis. The examples of interactive assignments for the development of mathematical thinking are listed. Two different methods of using auto-checking assignments in the educational program are shown. The first includes work in class with computer facilities and students’ self-studies. Thanks to individual assignments for each student, that methodology allows reaching high results in mathematic training. The second based on the organization of student self-studies and applies mostly to underperforming students and allows them to learn how to solve tasks, which are necessary to pass the math exam. Solution’s auto-check system and the ability to generate hints in automatic mode helps to reduce the load on the teacher, as eliminating a large amount of verification work and after-hours assistance to students.
Highlights
1.1 Using a computer assessment system in mathematic training in universityComputer assessment systems intensely are being used in teaching since the late 20th century
Due to the extensive integration of Learning Management System (LMS) MOODLE in Russian education, primarily relevant those software products, which are built into MOODLE as plugins
The application of STACK-type tasks for organization of students' self-studies at Tomsk State University (TSU) has shown that students actively solve tasks in MOODLE, which are included in the credit or exam
Summary
1.1 Using a computer assessment system in mathematic training in universityComputer assessment (testing) systems intensely are being used in teaching since the late 20th century. 1.1 Using a computer assessment system in mathematic training in university. The preparation of mathematical assignments for higher education entities usually requires additional software, as we have to deal with symbols, equations, graphics. Since the early 2000s, various solutions were implemented to prepare the materials for computer assessment systems in math for university students. They rely on CAS (computer algebra system), such as Mapple [1, 2], Maxima [3 – 10], GeoGebra [11] and other CAS [12] or use custom software, as MathBridge [13], WIRIS [14], IREN [15], etc. The most extensive possibilities for the organization of computer mathematical tasks have STACK plugin [3 – 10], which is quite widespread both in European universities [4 – 9] and, for example, in Japan [3, 10]
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